Cant download minecraft without repurchasing

I never linked my Windows installation to an email address, and had similar issues, in XBox Live with screen captures , and in the Microsoft Store, installing apps. Joachim yes my accounts are linked but i dont use xbox live i use the xbox app on pc not sure if its different or not — BOXXY what. Joachim sure, but there are still two different versions for Minecraft on Xbox and Win Afaik the Xbox version cannot be installed on PC, only streamed.

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Please advise. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. I have successfully updated the PC to the latest version, but that hasn't helped. Still not recognizing the device when I attempt to install Minecraft. Any other suggestions? Choose where you want to search below Search Search the Community. Search the community and support articles Windows Windows 10 Search Community member.

I purchased the PC version of the Minecraft game for my son. Thanks, Amy. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.